Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tdi
From 207 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| audible warning inoperative | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 65.2% of Octavia Se L First Edition Tdi failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Octavia Se L First Edition Tdis tested had between 30,256 and 53,887 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,066 median miles, the Octavia Se L First Edition Tdi has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Yeti | 80.8% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Karoq | 90.8% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tdi has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 207 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tdi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Octavia Se L First Edition Tdi is 39,066 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,256 and 53,887 miles.
Buying a used Octavia Se L First Edition Tdi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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